Syllabus

Subject (L-T-P/C): CE 2402: FLUID MECHANICS [3-0-0/3
Subject Nature: Theory
SYLLABUS
Module I (6 Hours)
Physical properties of fluids: Density, Specific Gravity, Viscosity, Ideal and Real fluids, Concepts of shear stress, Concept of Boundary Layer, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, Compressibility, Elasticity, Surface Tension, Capillary Effect and Cavitation.

Module II (6 Hours)
Pressure and Fluid Statics: Pressure at a point, Pressure variation with depth, Pressure Measurement Devices, Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Plane and Curved Surfaces, Buoyancy, Stability of immersed and floating bodies, Fluids in Rigid Body Motion, Free and Forced Vortex.

Module III (8 Hours)
Fluid Kinematics: Lagrangian and Eulerian Descriptions, Velocity and Accelerations, Types of Flow (Steady and unsteady, Uniform and non-uniform, Laminar and Turbulent flows, Free surface flows and Enclosed flows, one, two and three-dimensional flows), Flow Patterns and Flow Visualization (Stream lines, Streak lines and Path lines, Stream tubes, Stream function and Velocity potential, Flows Nets), Types of Motion or Deformation of Fluid Elements, Vorticity and Rotationality.

Module IV (12 Hours)
Fluid Dynamics: Continuity Equations, One-dimensional Euler’s equation of motion and its integration to obtain Bernoulli’s equation, Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation Momentum Analysis of Fluid System.

Dimensional Analysis and Modeling: Dimensional Homogeneity, Hydraulic Similitude, Method of Repeating Variables and Buckingham Pi Theorem, Model Testing.

Module V (8 Hours)
Internal Flow: Flow in Pipes (Laminar and Turbulent), Velocity distribution in pipes, Concept of friction loss, Darcy-Weisbach equation, Moody’s diagram, Minor losses in pipe, Piping Networks and Pump Selection, Flow Rate and Velocity Measurements in Pipe (Pitot Tube, Venturi meter, Orifice meter, Orifices and Mouth pieces)

To understand the fundamental physical properties of fluids and their relevance in fluid behavior and flow phenomena.

To analyze fluid statics and kinematics, including pressure variation, hydrostatics, and flow visualization techniques.

To develop ability to apply the principles of fluid dynamics, including the application of Bernoulli’s and momentum equations, and the basics of dimensional analysis and modeling in real world problem.

To explore the dynamics of internal flow, including pipe flow, frictional losses, and flow measurement techniques for practical applications.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1: Explain the fundamental physical properties of fluids, including viscosity, surface tension, capillarity, and cavitation, and their effects on fluid behavior.

CO2: Apply the principles of fluid statics to determine pressure variations, hydrostatic forces, buoyancy, and stability of floating and submerged bodies.

CO3: Analyze different types of fluid motion using flow visualization techniques, stream functions, velocity potential, and concepts of vorticity and rotationality.

CO4: Utilize the continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation, and momentum principles for analyzing fluid flow problems and apply dimensional analysis for model testing.

CO5: Evaluate internal flows in pipes, considering velocity distribution, friction losses, minor losses, and appropriate flow measurement techniques.

F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw-Hill, Latest Edition, New Delhi

V.L. Streeter, Fluid Mechanics, New York, McGraw-Hill Book, New York.

Y. A. Cengel and J. M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics (Fundamentals and Applications), McGraw-Hill Education, 4th Edition

S. K. Som and G. Biswas, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw-Hill, Latest Edition, New Delhi

Journal of Fluid Mechanics (https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-fluid-mechanics)

Ames Fluid Mechanics Lab (FML) NASA (https://www.nasa.gov/ames-fluid-mechanics-lab/)